Family

Anatidae

152 species in this taxon

Anatidae (Anatidae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 46 genuss with 152 known species. Key genus groups include Aix, Alopochen, Amazonetta, Anas, Asarcornis, and Aythya. Among its members, 25 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Anseriformes (Anseriformes).

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